Ted Cruz to speak at Gridiron dinner

12/26/13 12:13 PM EST

Sen. Ted Cruz will speak at the annual Gridiron Club dinner in 2014.

The tea party favorite from Texas has agreed to be the Republican speaker at the intimate white-tie event, hosted by several of Washington's most prestigious journalists, sources said. The club has yet to confirm a Democratic speaker.

President Barack Obama, who has attended the dinner only twice during his five years in office, has yet to confirm his attendance. The dinner usually includes speeches from Republican and Democratic speakers, as well as the president, when he is in attendance. The night also features satirical skits and music from the United States Marine Band.